Crabby Joe's Bar • Grill in Kitchener – Laid-back Dining & Sports Vibes

Inside Crabby Joe's Bar • Grill

Crabby Joe's Bar • Grill at 70 King St E in Kitchener brings together the energy of a sports bar with the ease of a family-friendly restaurant. It’s the kind of place where groups come to catch a game on one of the multiple TVs while enjoying classic bar and grill fare in a casual setting. The interior balances lively with cozy, making it approachable for weekend nights out with friends, family dinners, or even larger gatherings like sports teams and their families.

The menu leans heavily on crowd-pleasers, mixing shareable appetizers like Loaded Cheese Fries and the Crabby Combo platter with more substantial options including sandwiches, flatbreads, and salads. Appetizers become particularly inviting later in the evening when selected plates are offered at half price past 9pm. Those looking to pair their meal with local draft selections will find a decent variety, including a popular Guinness Draught.

Service here tends to stand out, especially for groups and busy nights. The staff is noted for being attentive and friendly, helping visitors to settle in comfortably whether they’re regulars or first-timers. Patrons appreciate that the place handles larger parties without losing its welcoming vibe. Parking in the back provides convenient access, which adds to the ease of planning an evening here.

The atmosphere is relaxed but with enough buzz to keep things interesting during big sporting events, making it a go-to spot to watch games like the Super Bowl or hockey matches. The combination of upbeat service, familiar comfort food, and a lively crowd means it suits anyone from families celebrating special occasions to groups of friends looking for familiar flavors and casual fun.

In short, Crabby Joe's works well for those seeking a laid-back night with good food, accessible drinks, and plenty of screens to catch the game. It’s best enjoyed during evenings and weekends when the energy picks up, and the atmosphere shifts into that friendly, communal space that balances between family-friendly and sports bar liveliness.

Highlights & Local Essentials

Highlights

Has great beer selection

Serves great cocktails

Good for watching sport

Popular for

Popular for lunch

Popular for dinner

Good for solo dining

What they serve

Serves alcohol

Serves beer

Serves cocktails

Serves coffee

Serves happy-hour food

Serves late-night food

Quick bite

Serves small plates

Serves spirits

Serves vegetarian dishes

Serves wine

Best for

Serves lunch

Serves dinner

Serves dessert

Has seating

Accessibility

Has wheelchair-accessible car park

Has wheelchair-accessible entrance

Has wheelchair-accessible seating

Has wheelchair-accessible toilet

Parking

Free of charge street parking

Free parking lot

Paid parking lot

Plenty of parking

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Find It on the Map

Openings Hours

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Monday

11:00 AM - 02:00 AM

Tuesday

11:00 AM - 02:00 AM

Wednesday

11:00 AM - 02:00 AM

Thursday

11:00 AM - 02:00 AM

Friday

11:00 AM - 02:00 AM

Saturday

11:00 AM - 02:00 AM

Sunday

11:00 AM - 02:00 AM

What Locals & Travelers Say

1800 Reviews

Serena Naraine

22 Nov 2025

Very friendly environment, our sweet waitress was amazingly nice, friendly and made us feel comfortable It was my daughter's birthday, and she loved the food, the cozy atmosphere, and the sweet waitress. The food was delicious, the place was very accommodating, lots of parking in the back, TVs on each side of the restaurant (was watching the Super Bowl) I highly recommend this place

KayleyAnn Shaver

18 Oct 2025

I never write reviews but feel free this crabby’s deserved it. I went in on a busy Saturday night for the first time with a group of friends for some food and a few drinks. The service was great, our waitress (wish I remembered her name) was very attentive and kind and the food had me wanting more! Had me wondering why I’ve never been here before. I suggest the penne rustica with grilled chicken and the cashew chicken bowl. My friends also enjoyed their wings and nachos. Everything was cooked perfectly, I even ordered an extra pasta dish to go to enjoy tomorrow because it was that good

Jeff Q

14 Oct 2025

We had a large group of 40 (hockey team and families) including a lot of kids. Jesse and Siena (apologize if I got the names wrong!) got assigned to help us and did an AMAZING job. Went above and beyond. Kudos to them. Handled the chaos with ease and made our time there and meals great. Accuate and as quick as possible. Very accommodating Thanks!

Kathleen Heron

05 Oct 2025

We were going to see Grease at Centre in the Square and chose Crabby Joe's to have our dinner before the show. Great waiter, delicious food.

Joel Desjardins

24 Sep 2025

As a lifelong Crabby Joe’s enjoyer that hasn’t been in quite some time, let me tell you WOW, it hasn’t changed a bit. Chuck’s Roadhouse needs to be destroyed. What a disservice to not have Crabby Joe’s everywhere. Fire and Ice chicken wings might be goated. I like that the patio has a random light post there’s not much else to look at. The servers were all good; the nice young lady was the best of the 3 I interacted with, very friendly. RIP Fairway Crabby Joe’s, you will always be #1 in my heart.

Khushboo Jadav

21 Sep 2025

I really enjoyed the food and drinks, and the service was amazing. I loved that the place offers countertop seating for a more lively atmosphere, with a quieter section on the other side.

Crabby Joe's Bar • Grill

Inside Crabby Joe's Bar • Grill

Highlights & Local Essentials

Local Moments in Photos

Find It on the Map

Openings Hours

What Locals & Travelers Say

1800 Reviews

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